“Today Iran filed a complaint @CIJ_ICJ to hold US accountable for its unlawful re-imposition of unilateral sanctions. Iran is committed to the rule of law in the face of US contempt for diplomacy & legal obligations. It’s imperative to counter its habit of violating int’l law.”

Personally, I’m a little uncomfortable with the idea of a “world court.” The same goes for “international law.” Of course, keeping treaties is important. But, the U.S. has already argued — related to a suit filed by Iran in 2016 regarding the same treaty — that the International Court of Justice has no jurisdiction.

Nevertheless, hearings will begin in October.

Geez. We’re being taken to Planetary Court?

I hope it’s Judge Joe Brown.

Might as well be — the ICJ has no authority in enforcing its decisions. As noted by Reuters, sometimes countries (like this one) just ignore its ruling.

What are your thoughts on the suit in particular, and on the World Court in general?